First Steps in Muslim Jurisprudence: Consisting of Excerpts From Bādūrat-Al-Sa'd of Ibn Abū Zayd; With Arabic Text, English Translation, Notes, and a ... Biographical Introduction (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Alexander David Russell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656189037 ISBN 13: 9780656189038

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Essential scholarly insights on early Islamic law, with accessible translation and historical context.

This edition presents excerpts from a classical juristic work, offering the Arabic text alongside a clear English translation. It includes notes and a concise historical and biographical introduction, helping readers understand the rules and debates that shaped Muslim jurisprudence.

The material focuses on subjects such as inheritance, evidence, guardianship, and family law, illustrating how jurists approached complex cases. The book is designed for students, researchers, and anyone interested in the foundations of Islamic legal thought.

• Side-by-side Arabic and English text for precise study
• Explanatory notes that clarify terminology and method
• Introductory historical overview to place the rulings in context
• Selected excerpts that illuminate key concepts in Islamic jurisprudence

Ideal for readers of classical legal traditions, religious studies, and historical law.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656189037
• ISBN 13: 9780656189038
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 145